National Women's Soccer (NWSL)

NWSL: NWSL awards expansion franchise to Columbus

The NWSL awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus on Tuesday, making the Ohio capital home to the league's 18th member starting in 2028. The team is owned by the Haslam...

NWSL: Reign captain Jess Fishlock retiring after this season

Seattle Reign FC captain Jess Fishlock will close the books on her decorated career at the end of...

NWSL: Report: NWSL nearing vote on calendar shift

The NWSL reportedly is considering a switch to a fall-to-spring schedule to align with other top soccer leagues...

NWSL: Gotham M Jaelin Howell signs extension through ’28

Gotham FC signed midfielder Jaelin Howell to a contract extension through the 2028 NWSL season on Thursday. Howell, 26,...

NWSL: Reign extend Evan O’Steen’s deal through 2030 season

The Seattle Reign extended the contract of 18-year-old goalkeeper Evan O'Steen through the 2030 season, the team announced...

NWSL: Chicago Stars extend F Nadia Gomes through June 30

The Chicago Stars have extended their deal with Portuguese forward Nadia Gomes through the end of June. Gomes, 28, has appeared in 10 matches since...

NWSL: Angel City FC sign Brazilian M Maiara Niehues

Angel City FC announced the signing Thursday of midfielder Maiara Niehues to a three-year contract through 2027. The 20-year-old Brazilian arrives from Portugal's Sporting CP...

NWSL: Boston NWSL expansion team unveils name — again

Goodbye, BOS Nation FC. Hello, Boston Legacy FC. Five months after introducing a widely panned name and marketing slogan, the officials of Boston's National Women's Soccer...

NWSL: Spirit sign Nigerian F Gift Monday to 3-year deal

The Washington Spirit announced a three-year deal with Nigerian forward Gift Monday on Tuesday. The deal includes a 2028 team option and an undisclosed transfer...

NWSL: Gotham FC get Brazilian F Geyse on loan

Gotham FC is adding Brazilian national team forward Geyse on a one-year loan from FA Women's Super League side Manchester United. The loan runs through...

NWSL: Washington Spirit GM Mark Krikorian steps down

Mark Krikorian has stepped down as the president of soccer operations and general manager of the Washington Spirit. The move coincides with the expiration of...